[Development and effectiveness of struma prevention in East Germany].

Z Gesamte Inn Med

Interdisziplinären Jodkommission der Gesellschaft für Endokrinologie und Stoffwechselkrankheiten der DDR.

Published: December 1987

For the control of iodine deficiency disorders in man and animal since 1985/1986 measures have been introduced which were interdisciplinary attuned: 84% of the paketed salt are iodized (32 mg KIO3/kg) and iodized mixtures of mineral substances are used in the animal production of agricultural useful animals. The effectiveness of the iodine prevention becomes visible by an increase of the renal iodine excretion, regression of the frequency of connatal goitre and iodine deficiency disorders in the animal production. Increased manifestations of cases of hyperthyroidism as sequelae are of transient importance.

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